Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWimbledon has announced a total prize fund of £64.2 million for the 2026 Championships, representing a 20 per cent increase from the previous year. The winners of both the men's and women's singles titles will each receive £3.6 million, marking an uplift in individual prize money. Players eliminated in the first round of the singles competition will receive £80,000, with increases across all rounds of the tournament. Players have long argued that they should be receiving a greater share of the overall revenues generated by the grand slams.Wimbledon stars ceased their protest action after two days, following “constructive meetings” with the All England Club. In fullWimbledon prize money: How much will players earn round by round?Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in